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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Credentials:
- All RNs (all specialties) must have NIHSS & EHAC within last 12 months. Certs can be obtained during onboarding.
Special Requests:
- References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
- You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
- If candidate resides in one of the restricted counties, they are not eligible for assignment. Restricted Counties-Delta, Franklin, Red River, Hopkins, Bowie, Morris, Titus, Cass, Camp, Rains, Upshur, Marion, Van Zandt, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, and Panola.
- UT does not contract travelers residing in the following counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.
- Pre-Approved Time Off: 1 Request
Required Skills/Experience: PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, CVA, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, HFNC, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen administration, Tracheostomy care, Feeding tube management, Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips (no titration), Telemetry monitoring, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Wound Care/Wound Vac, IV insulin protocols, Monitoring Chemotherapy, Pre/Post Hemodialysis, Renal failure, Surgical drains, PICC/Central/Peripheral line management, Starting IVs, Blood Product Administration.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Years of experience: 2 years preferred
- Previous Charge Experience
- BiPAP/CPAP management*, Care of Ventilated Patient*, Chest tubes*, ABG Interpretation*, Non-invasive airway management*, Management of dysrhythmias*, Rapid Response/Code teams*, Insulin drip titration*, Post MI*, Ortho trauma*, Total joint replacement*, PCA*, Accessing Ports*.
Shift & Scheduling: Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract: Half
Details:
• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.
PCU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Responsibilities of a PCU nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and communicating with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in progressive care will need BLS and ACLS certifications. Progressive Care Unit nurses usually have between 3 and 4 patients; this ratio may vary depending on the facility. The annual salary in the United States for a PCU Nurse is $88,000. Salaries may be higher if a nurse has additional education or PCU certifications.
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate unit between the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and med-surg units. It is also called a "step-down unit." Patients are not as acutely ill as those in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be in a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-patient ratio. Job descriptions for PCU nurses note excellent critical thinking skills, prior emergency or critical care experience, and assessment skills. Are you an experienced PCU Nurse? Explore and apply for high-paying travel nurse jobs today.